Baby's Bag: Infant, Baby Bjorn
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Diaper Bag Recommendations
Asked by S.O. from Champaign
on January 23, 2008
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I currently have a 9*10*6 diaper bag that is TOO SMALL. I have gone through two larger, hospital diaper bags in under 2 years. I am looking for a larger, quality bag...
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- I use the Land's End backpack. It is a little more expensive than most, but it holds everything. And I like that I can put it on my back and have both hands free.
- I almost never use a "diaper bag". I have several tote bags that I rotate. My favorite one is blue leather with fabric lining. I'm also a fan of canvas or cotton ones ...
- I have a Kathy Van Zeeland diaper bag. Its two years old and still looks new. It looks like a big black purse thats 17" x 6" 1/2 x 10" 1/2. Babies R Us use to sell the...
What Is Your Favorite Baby Carrier?
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on July 31, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and used several different slings and a baby bjorn with my first two. The slings were good for sitting and working on my computer (and br...
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- I used a front carrier for the most part, then when my daughter got too big for it, I used a Playtex Hip Hammock, which was very nice.
- Mei Tai carriers!!! Like the Kozy or the Babyhawk. Or a woven wrap like a Didymos or Girasol. Even distribution of weight and very very sturdy. Can be used from ...
- I absolutely love my ergo! Because of its design, it works like a backpacking backpack. The waistbelt carries most of the weight of your baby with the shoulder strap...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Baby Gear Confusion!
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2007
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Hi there,
I'm a first-time expecting mom. I feel completely clueless as to what "equipment" i need to buy. I assume I need something to carry the baby in, something f...
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- Hi C., We had a Graco Travel system where the carseat snaps in to the stroller and snaps in to the careseat base in the car. It was really great for about 7 months u...
- I also vote for the travel system. It was a lifesaver for us. The infant seat snapped into the carseat base and into the stroller. Usually babies fall asleep riding ...
- Get the Baby Bargains book, I highly recommend it. It tells you what brands and styles are good, cheap, expensive, safe, etc for every category. Baby bijorns are g...
Baby Shower for My Brother's New Baby
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on March 25, 2009
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My brother's girlfriend is about 6 months pregnant. They do not live together and there (so far) are no plans to do so. My mother and I are thinking about having a s...
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- The mom might have all the baby stuff already but if they don't live together they are going to need a second set of stuff. Have fun and hook him up with guy style ba...
- Fantastic idea!! Your brother should go through the process of registering for everything he needs at his house/apartment for baby. Gosh, I just love the idea of a Da...
- We had basically just a big party. It was our first child and I wanted to include him. So we rented out a local hall, Opened a cash bar, got lots of food, and invite...
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frie...
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- S., I hated the Baby Bjorn. It hurt my shoulders, back and neck. I have an Ultimate Baby Wrap that I loved when my babies were tiny. For an older baby, I love the ...
- i saw a lot of recommendations for the ergo, which i love for my 6 month old, but it was not great when she was a newborn (the infant insert is a headache). I loked th...
- Hi S., For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in ...
Baby Sling
Asked by J.M. from Wilmington
on April 1, 2008
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I am looking for a great baby sling. Does anyone have a reconmendation.
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- Hi, J.. I used a Hug-a-Bub when my daughter was a baby. It was great. It is a long piece of fabric that you wrap around yourself (seems a little complicated at first, ...
- I used the "NOJO" sling by Dr. Sears. I got it at babies r us. If you are petite or big busted, it's not always easy to keep tight enough, but I made mine work for t...
- mayawrap.com The original is the one I have used with two kids.
Easy off and on Baby Carrier?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on February 21, 2008
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I'm looking for a baby carrier that is good to use in the city and for quick trips from the car to the store. Any suggestions? I have a bjorn and it is not convenien...
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- I used a baby bjorn with my 1st two but only once in awhile and only until they were about 4 months. I didn't really like it but the slings I tried, I didn't like eit...
- Where are you located? I know someone in Princeton who knows everything there is to know about baby carriers. There is also a babywearing meeting in the Lawrencevill...
- Have you tried a sling which is quikest and lightest esp for short trip. Does take some research to get the right size and style, but prob a "Hotsling" would work for...
Advice? Baby List
Asked by J.K. from Fayetteville
on April 17, 2012
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What were some things that you jay couldn't live without when you had a baby? Different brands, different must haves?
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- We ONLY used Pampers brand diapers. The swaddlers especially are so great for the newborns. As far as the larger baby items, we used one of those pack 'n' plays wi...
- Carseat/stroller combo makes it easier to attach carseat to stroller when needed with a newbie & makes it more comfy for them. Pack N Play that has an on board changi...
- A must for my son: -a floor fan- I had a colicy baby... -a binky-until he was 11 months -pampers sensitive baby wipes -pampers swaddlers diapers- great for boys -...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
